1. Impact of London Equality and Diversity Programmes
Impact of London Equality and Diversity Programmes. Ron Dobson Commissioner, London Fire Brigade
25th November 2008

2. In Our Own Words

3. IMPACT of London’s E & D Programme
Where were we in London in 1992
What we did to change things and why
Where we are now
What needs to come next

4. A New Way Forward

5. Pass Out Parade 1986

6. Current figures -
219 women firefighters (3.7%)
635 BME firefighters (10.7%)

7. New annual targets -
35 women Fire-fighters (15% of joiners)
102 BME staff (29% of joiners)

8. Support groups Networking Women in the Fire Service Fairness
Asian Fire Service Association
LGBT Support Group
Staff with Disabilities Group (including Firesign)
Irish Society

9. Targeted services and activities….
Career development programme
Mentoring programmes
Two Tick symbol accredited user
13th place in Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

10. ….cont. London Fire Brigade attends: We send delegates to:
London Pride
Notting Hill Carnival
St Patrick’s Day Parade
We send delegates to:
NWFS conference
International Association of Black Professional Firefighters conference
LGB conference
Women in the Fire Service conference

11. Impact of London Equality and Diversity Programmes
Impact of London Equality and Diversity Programmes. Ron Dobson Commissioner, London Fire Brigade
25th November 2008